Acetaminophen Oral Solution USP - Major
Active ingredient(s)
(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Acetaminophen 160 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Use(s)
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
temporarily reduces fever
- headache
- muscular aches
- backache
- minor pain of arthritis
- the common cold
- toothache
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if:
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
- adult takes more than 6 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
Do not use
Ask a doctor before use if the user has liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- symptoms do not improve
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
(1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Overdose warning:
Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
| age | dose |
| adults and children 12 years of age and over | 20.3 mL (650 mg) every 4 to 6 hours not to exceed 6 doses in a 24-hour period |
| children 6 to under 12 years of age | 10.15 mL (325 mg) every 4 hours not to exceed 5 doses in a 24-hour period |
| children 4 to under 6 years of age | 7.5 mL (240 mg) every 4 hoursnot to exceed 5 doses in a 24-hour period |
| children 2 to under 4 years of age | 5 mL (160 mg) every 4 hoursnot to exceed 5 doses in a 24-hour period |
| children under 2 years of age | consult a doctor |
- do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
Other information
NDC 0904-7319-41: 5 mL unit dose cup, in a tray of ten cups.
NDC 0904-7320-02: 10.15 mL unit dose cup, in a tray of ten cups.
NDC 0904-7321-03: 20.3 mL unit dose cup, in a tray of ten cups.
- Each 5 mL contains: sodium 2 mg
- store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]
- keep tightly closed ■ protect from light
- a red, cherry flavored solution supplied in the following oral dosage forms:
Inactive ingredients
Citric acid, FD&C Red No. 40, flavoring, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol and sucrose.
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MAJOR® PHARMACEUTICALSIndianapolis, IN 46268